Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp. v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

Opinion by

Judge MacPhail,

Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation (Employer) appeals from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) which affirmed the referee’s award of compensation benefits to Andrew S. Pavlik (Claimant).

Claimant worked as a welder for Employer from 1942 until May 10, 1975. On December 21, 1976, Claimant was examined by Dr. Daniel Fine who diagnosed Claimant as totally disabled as a result of occupationally induced pneumoconiosis. Dr. Fine mailed his report, which contained his diagnosis, to Claimant’s counsel on or about April 27, 1977. A claim petition was…